Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio: Moving Towards an ESG-Compliant Urban Model with BREEAM Communities

More than just a real estate development, Vinhomes Green Paradise is envisioned as a regenerative living ecosystem, setting new benchmarks in sustainability, ecology, and global lifestyle. As the project aims for BREEAM Communities certification, the question arises: What exactly is BREEAM Communities, and how does it impact real estate developments? Let’s explore this in more detail.

BREEAM Communities – A Framework for Future-Ready Urbanism

Unlike green building certifications focused solely on individual structures, BREEAM Communities takes a holistic view, assessing the master planning of large-scale developments – new urban areas to multi-functional community hubs.

The system evaluates projects based on eight key criteria: governance, social well-being, economy, resources, land use, ecology, energy, and transport.

Vinhomes Green Paradise is aiming for the highest certification level – “Outstanding” (Score ≥ 85) – reaffirming its leadership in ESG-aligned urban development in Vietnam.

Beyond Sustainability: Real Impact, Real Value

Implementing BREEAM Communities delivers a wide range of tangible and strategic benefits:

• Optimized Operations: Reduced costs through smart design and efficient resource usage the outset.
• Increased Property Value: Enhances appeal to residents, investors, and international stakeholders.
• Stronger Brand Positioning: Association with a globally recognized green standard elevates reputation.
• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Encourages seamless integration across design, construction, and operation stages.
• Transparent Monitoring: Facilitates measurable reporting and alignment with long-term sustainability goals.

The BREEAM Communities Process: 3 Key Steps

Step 1 – Establishing the Vision

At this foundational stage, developers and planners define the project’s sustainability vision and objectives, incorporating environmental, social, and economic elements the outset.

Upon completion, an Interim Certificate may be awarded to recognize core compliance with BREEAM standards.

Step 2 – Determining the Layout

This phase focuses on master planning, including functional zoning, transportation systems, utilities, and infrastructure solutions.

Step 3 – Designing the Details

Detailed designs are finalized, and supporting documentation is submitted for assessment. The outcome determines the Final Certificate level, officially issued by BRE Global.

BREEAM Certification Levels:

• Pass: ≥ 30%

• Good: ≥ 45%

• Very Good: ≥ 55%

• Excellent: ≥ 70%

• Outstanding: ≥ 85%

CIC – Your Trusted Green Building Certification Partner in Vietnam

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• Strategic consulting
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